UFC 328 Weigh-In Results: Chimaev vs Strickland Official

The highly anticipated middleweight title clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland is officially locked in after both fighters successfully made weight during the official UFC 328 weigh-in results on Friday morning in Newark, New Jersey.

Chimaev and Strickland each weighed in at exactly 185 pounds for Saturday night’s championship main event at Prudential Center. The bout headlines UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, one of the organization’s biggest cards of the year.

The weigh-ins came less than 24 hours after tensions exploded between the two rivals during a heated press conference that nearly descended into chaos. Security presence was noticeably increased during Friday’s official proceedings following Thursday’s confrontation.

Chimaev and Strickland Successfully Make Championship Weight

The main event became official after both fighters hit the required middleweight championship limit without issue.

Chimaev, the undefeated reigning champion, stepped onto the scale later in the weigh-in window and registered 185 pounds exactly. Strickland, meanwhile, was among the first athletes to weigh in Friday morning and also came in at the championship mark.

The matchup represents Chimaev’s first defense of the UFC middleweight title since capturing the belt last year. The undefeated star enters the fight carrying massive momentum after rapidly becoming one of MMA’s biggest attractions.

Strickland, however, remains one of the division’s most dangerous and unpredictable fighters. The former champion previously shocked the MMA world when he defeated Israel Adesanya to capture the belt in 2023.

Now, he hopes to reclaim championship gold against one of the sport’s most dominant rising stars.

Co-Main Event Championship Fight Also Confirmed

The co-main event is also official after both flyweight champion Joshua Van and undefeated challenger Tatsuro Taira successfully hit the 125-pound title limit.

The fight marks Van’s first title defense after capturing the championship in late 2025. Meanwhile, Taira enters the matchup with significant hype as one of the fastest-rising contenders in the flyweight division.

Analysts have described the matchup as a potential showcase for the future of the UFC’s lighter weight classes.

Jeremy Stephens Misses Weight by Four Pounds

While most athletes successfully made weight, veteran fighter Jeremy Stephens was one of the notable exceptions.

Stephens came in at 160 pounds for his lightweight bout against King Green, missing the non-title limit by four pounds. Green officially weighed 155 pounds.

Despite the miss, the fight will proceed as a catchweight contest after Stephens agreed to surrender 30 percent of his purse.

Weight misses often create uncertainty during major UFC events, but officials confirmed the matchup remains intact for Saturday night’s main card.

Heated Rivalry Reaches Breaking Point

The official weigh-ins followed one of the most controversial UFC press conferences in recent memory.

During Thursday’s faceoff, tensions escalated dramatically between Chimaev and Strickland after both fighters exchanged personal insults. Reports indicated the altercation eventually became physical, forcing security and UFC officials to intervene before the situation worsened further.

The rivalry has rapidly evolved into one of the UFC’s most emotionally charged title fights in recent years.

Fans have closely followed the escalating hostility throughout fight week, helping generate enormous online attention ahead of the event. Social media clips from the press conference quickly spread across MMA communities, increasing anticipation for the championship showdown.

Full UFC 328 Main Card Weigh-In Results

Here are the official UFC 328 weigh-in results for the main card:

• Khamzat Chimaev (185) vs. Sean Strickland (185)
• Joshua Van (125) vs. Tatsuro Taira (125)
• Alexander Volkov (257) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (264)
• Sean Brady (170) vs. Joaquin Buckley (170)
• King Green (155) vs. Jeremy Stephens (160)*

*Stephens missed weight by four pounds.

Preliminary Card Fighters Also Make Weight

Most preliminary fighters also successfully hit their contracted weight limits ahead of Saturday’s event.

Notable fighters scheduled for the prelims include:

• Jim Miller
• Grant Dawson
• Roman Kopylov
• Pat Sabatini

The event features a deep lineup across multiple divisions, contributing to growing excitement among fans and analysts.

UFC 328 Expected to Draw Massive Attention

The official UFC 328 weigh-in results finalize one of the most anticipated UFC cards of 2026.

The middleweight title fight between Chimaev and Strickland has become one of the promotion’s most heavily discussed rivalries this year. Their contrasting personalities, heated exchanges, and championship stakes have created enormous buzz across the MMA world.

Meanwhile, UFC executives are reportedly expecting strong pay-per-view numbers for the Newark event as the organization continues expanding its partnership with Paramount+.

With all championship fights officially confirmed, attention now shifts toward Saturday night inside the Octagon.

Fans will soon discover whether Chimaev can continue his undefeated rise or if Strickland can once again shock the MMA world and reclaim the middleweight championship.